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Kenny Easley, Hall of Famer and Seahawks legend, dies at 66
- Kenny Easley, a Hall of Fame safety for the Seahawks, has died at 66, ending a storied NFL career.
- Easley was the 1984 NFL Defensive Player of the Year and went to the Pro Bowl five times.
- The Seahawks retired Easley's No. 45 in 2017, cementing his legacy with the franchise.
- Easley finished his NFL career with 32 interceptions and solid tackle totals.
- The Hall of Fame noted Easley’s leadership, toughness, and fearlessness as defining traits.
- Easley’s kidney failure ended his NFL career after only 89 games.
- He sued over his medical diagnosis, with a notable lawsuit concerning ibuprofen use and kidney damage.
- College star at UCLA, Easley set interception records and was named a three-time consensus All-American.
- Seahawks organization praised Easley for leadership and lasting impact on the franchise.
- Easley played for UCLA and later UCLA Football mourned his passing, highlighting his Bruin legacy.
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